Federal Government clarifies N50k support selection process

The Federal Government of Nigeria has provided guidance for citizens who have not yet received SMS notifications regarding their selection for the N50,000 cash support programme, managed by the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. Nigerians are advised not to assume they have been excluded, as notifications are being sent in phases and not all beneficiaries will be informed simultaneously.

The selection process is based on need, and only a limited number of households can be supported at any given time. To check eligibility, individuals can use the USSD code of their payment provider.

Those who qualify will receive an official SMS detailing how to accept the payment. The government cautioned against individuals claiming they can influence selection or expedite payments for a fee, emphasizing that the programme is free and personal information should not be shared.